Christians are justified by faith alone, which faith is then vindicated (justified) at the final judgment by an examination of their Spirit empowered works, which are the fruit of a genuine faith-union with Christ.

An introduction to a study of apologetics, why is a worldview important and an overview of opposing worldviews and their impact on our thinking.

When was Abraham justified? When he believed the promise in Genesis 15? Or when he offered Isaac as a sacrifice in Genesis 22? What is meant by justification? James teaches us that Faith grows to maturity in a life of obedience, and is justified by it's fruit (works).

Mere assent to the doctrines of Christianity does not indicate true faith. True faith unites us to Christ for life and good works. By union with Him, we have peace with God and confidence before His throne, rather than terror at the thought of an altogether holy and almighty God.

Faith that does not result in action is dead, and being dead, it cannot give life to the one professing such a faith. It is of no value. A living faith in the living Christ will move us to action in obedience to our Lord and for the good of others.

A review of the goals and methods of Biblical interpretation, as applied to Old Testament Narrative passages. Outlining a narrative demonstrated in the book of Esther.

Faith that does not result in action is dead, and being dead, it cannot give life to the one professing such a faith. It is of no value. A living faith in the living Christ will move us to action in obedience to our Lord and for the good of others.